Hunky out singer/songwriter Raph Solo shares the first single from his fifth studio album, LIFE.
The single, titled “Jasmine Petals,” looks to nature for inspiration in how we look back at lost loves and knowing when to let go.
“Trees release their buds after the loveliness decays and that’s when real growth to the tree occurs,” says Solo. “Such should be the case with people and love.”
“We live and love and it’s ok to lose sometimes,” he adds. “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.”
The contemporary euro-pop track begins with a haunting, melancholy introduction before a heavy bass beat kicks in along with piano and violin.
Shot in a cemetery and in a French period mansion in North London, the music video is full of symbolism.
In one scene, Raph is seen playing a violin, blindfolded. The artist says the visual is his way of questioning whether we really see what is happening in our lives, or if we simply go through life blinded.
In several scenes, Solo brandishes a gun. In that guns can end life, Solo includes the weapon as a metaphor for choosing or ending life. Choose to put the gun down and you choose life. Regardless of circumstance, Solo says the decision between life and death is ultimately our own.
"Jasmine Petals" and LIFE are currently available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and other digital music sites.
Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman (and his awesome beard)
Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots dropped by The Ellen Show to chat about winning this year’s big game, but Ellen clearly had one thing on her mind.
After walking out with the Vince Lombardi Trophy in hand (and that glorious beard on his face), Ellen asks if each player gets a trophy. The answer is ‘no,’ but Edelman does share you can buy one - from Tiffany’s!
After presenting him with the MVP award, Ellen does explain since it’s his first time on the show that there’s a tradition that a shirtless pic has to be shown (!!!).
And she does. Squee!!! I ain’t mad.
But wait, there’s more!
Another pic - and jostling Julian is naked in it! This one from his photo shoot for the 2017 ESPN Magazine Body Issue.
When did TV talk shows get to be so much fun?
Ellen notes the technical merits of the photo asking, “How’d you do that? What’s happening there? I mean, you just jumped in the air and they took that picture?”
“You know… it was a crazy day,” offers Edelman. “The temperature was just right, though, that was a good thing,” he adds with a smile.
After pointing out his obviously muscular legs, Ellen shifts her attention to Edelman’s arms and how you can’t miss them, even asking, “Do you wear shorter sleeves than the other guys?”
And he does!
Edelman explains something about ‘being tight,’ and less surface area, and ‘putting hands on him,’ but it was lost on me as I was still looking at his biceps, so, oops.
He adds it takes two guys to put the jersey on him before a game. “And afterwards, it’s like the worst thing ever… getting it off.”
“Getting it off?” inquires Ellen.
“Yeah, getting it off….” affirms the wide receiver.
“Cause it’s so tight and sweaty?”
“Without a doubt,” confirms Edelman.
I might have lost consciousness there for a second, anyway…
Ellen finally gets to what’s really been on her mind as she addresses Edelman’s big, bushy beard. #swoon
Asked if he’s shaved at all since the football season began months ago, Edelman explains, “(Patriots) Coach Belichick says ‘Put everything in the drawer, and worry about it ’til the season’s done.’ So I put my razor in the drawer.”
Noting that the 32-year-old wide receiver is a fan of The Boys & Girls Club of America, our intrepid host finally gets down to business offering him $10,000 for the charity if he’ll allow her to shave his beard.
Wait, whaaaat? The beard is going away…??? But, but... #stunnedblankface
Edelman grabs his whiskers (as if to protect them) as he ponders the offer. “It’s like a child that grows on you…,” he says.
But he’s up for it, and even offers to kick in his own $10K for the Boys & Girls Club. So, off to the barber’s chair they go.
Before they get started Edelman does inquire as to whether Ellen knows how to trim a beard, and she helpfully offers that she’s used clippers on her dog.
So, great.
Ellen gets going with the clippers and you can see some apprehension in Edelman’s face. But he’s a tough guy, he’ll get through.
Halfway through Ellen checks to see if “there’s anything else” he’d like trimmed?
“Are we talking a Brazilian?,” says Edelman laughing.
Ellen does stop to consider whether the considerable porn stache should stay for a moment...
South Carolina dentist Dr. Rich Constantine has gone viral thanks to his “Shiggy” dance video to Drake’s “In My Feelings.”
Posted last Thursday on Facebook, the viral video of the sexy doc has racked up almost 50 million views in only three days and been shared almost 600,000 times.
Check it out:
The challenge began after Instagram comedian TheShiggyShow put together the dance steps and folks started posting videos doing the dance.
Speaking to Good Morning America today, Constantine shared his amazement at the widespread audience the video has gotten.
“It was surreal! I’ve never seen anything like that before. I’ve maybe gotten a couple thousand views before at best. That’s it. Never expected anything like this,” Constantine told GMA. “I thought a few people in Greenville, South Carolina, might see it, and a few of my friends and family members. But I had no idea that it would get legs like it did and take off.”
The comments on the viral video have been wild as well. One commenter wrote, “Annnnnnnd he has the smooth “dap” when he walks?!?!? Jesus be a moving van, take the wheel and drive FAST ’cause I’m headed to Greenville, SC!!”
The dentist’s staff had been urging the self-proclaimed Drake fan to take part in the dance challenge, but he was a bit too shy initially.
Constantine says he changed his mind in an effort to show his fun side.
Acknowledging visits to the dentist aren’t always something folks look forward to, Constantine shared, “We like to do fun things at the office to keep the atmosphere light and to make patients smile.”
Trust and believe, Dr. Constantine, you made us smile.
After woofy US Olympian Chris Mazdzer won a silver medal this weekend making him the first American luger to win a medal in any winter games, it seems like a good time to make the 29-year-old our Monday Mancrush.
Totally woofilicious French model Killian, using his killer bod as a backdrop, shares his favorite beard grooming products in this newly-posted video on Instagram.
Now, I may need to go excuse myself for a minute... #Dang
Watch below.
Randy Report favorite and woofy anti-bullying advocate Ben Cohen is back in the gym, and moving into beast mode.
Via Facebook: "Morning!! Back in the gym this morning. Nearly finished my C9 diet from @OfficialForever."
For several years, Ben's hunky charity calendars raised funds for The StandUp Foundation, which spotlights the long-term, damaging effects of bullying, and funding those doing real-world work to stop it. Additionally, the organization looks to eradicate homophobia from sports.
In November of 2015, Cohen shared with his fans that he felt out of shape (although I thought he looked woofy as ever), and so would not release a 2016 calendar, much to the howls of his admirers.
Looks like this world-class rugby champ could be ramping back up for the lens again soon :)
Thanks to Wicked Gay Blog for pointing up the fine attributes of U.S. Olympic Greco-Roman wrestler Ben Provisor. You can find more Olympic wrestlers at the link.
The Washington Capitals and goaltender Braden Holtby [photo] are proud to announce their support and take part in the Capital Pride Alliance’s 2016 Capital Pride Parade presented by Marriot Rewards, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, in Washington DC.
Holtby will participate in the Pride Parade walking with Capitals mascot Slapshot, Red Rockers, Washington Wizards Wizard Girls, Washington Mystics Energy Squad and Monumental Sports and Entertainment staff members in conjunction with the You Can Play Project.
You Can Play is an organization dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, coaches and fans, without regard to sexual orientation and/or gender identity. All members walking in the contingency will wear #RockTheRainbow shirts.
“I am honored to represent the Capitals and participate in this important event that shines light on the contributions the LGBT community makes every day,” said Holtby. “I believe in equality for all people and I look forward to showing my support along with our organization and fans.”
